The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors is taking applications for various county board and commission appointments for the 2022 year. Cherokee County appreciates diversity in these appointments and welcomes all applicants at least 18 years of age. Terms and dates of appointments vary. These are unpaid positions. A brief description follows:
Aviation Authority: Five member board to provide guidance and oversee operations of the Cherokee Aviation Authority. Two residents living in the unincorporated territory of Cherokee County are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Four year term.
Board of Health: Five member board responsible for policy and program direction for public health services offered including environmental health, disease prevention and investigation, health promotion and education, public health nursing, and home care services. Three year term.
Condemnation Compensation Commission: 28 member commission representing realtors, farmers, bankers, auctioneers and city property owners to be available to the chief judge of the judicial district to assess damages to property taken by eminent domain. One year term.
Civil Service Commission: Three member commission created and governed by Iowa Code Chapter 341A with duties pertaining to Civil Service for Deputy County Sheriffs. Six year term.
Conservation Board: Five member board to provide guidance and oversee operations of County Conservation Department. Five year term.
Township Officers where the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors have been granted the authority to make appointments by the electorate of the township. Four year terms to be appointed include: Township Clerk in Afton, Cedar, Cherokee, Liberty, Pilot, Willow and Township Trustees in Afton, Cedar, Cherokee, Diamond, Liberty, Sheridan, Silver, Spring, Willow.
Veterans Affairs Commission: Members of the five person Veterans Affairs Commission must be veterans, preferably of different wars. The commission is responsible for approving payments for relief provided to veterans by office staff. Office staff is supervised by the commission. Meetings are held monthly. Three year term.
This list is not all inclusive. The Board of Supervisors is always looking for people interested in serving their community.
Applications are required and can be obtained at the office of the Cherokee County Auditor or online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com .
Additional information may be obtained by calling 712-225-6706.
Published in the Marcus News December 9, 2021.